Injury-hit Keys aim to clip Eagles' wings

Cross Keys head over the Irish sea to face Connacht Eagles in Athlone in the reverse fixture from last weekend when Keys hosted, and defeated the Eagles at Pandy Park. (KO 2.30pm)

The benefit of playing Connacht last week will mean Keys will know what to expect from their hosts this time around.

They know it will be tough going against The Eagles on their own patch where a large crowd could attend due to the first XV of Connacht being in Heineken Cup action in the south of France versus Biarritz.

The Keys have announced the team that will take on Connacht Eagles on Saturday. The Keys are without at least 12 players due to injury so are grateful to the Dragons who have assisted Keys by providing a number of academy youngsters for the trip together with Steffan Jones who once again starts at 10.

The academy players who could make they're debuts for Keys are centre Will Owen, back row man Josh Skinner and back Angus O'Brien. Johnny Lewis could also return for Keys as he is named on the bench following a spell on the sidelines with a broken hand.

There was a mini Judgement Day for the Llynfi Valley bragging rights on Derby Day as Maesteg hosted Maesteg Quins and up the road, Nantyffyllon played Maesteg Celtic. Nantyffyllon were close 13-10 victors at home while Maesteg Quins managed a memorable 24-9 scalp over home side Maesteg

Nelson Belles have made rapid strides in a relatively short space of time, with the Williams family playing a pivotal role in the club's progression. Karron Williams is manager of the senior team while daughter Jo plays for the seniors and coaches the U18s alongside her dad, Steve. Karron has no hesitation in saying joining the club was the 'best thing I ever did', as Liz Jones reports.

In this week's podcast with WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie, Llandovery skipper Richard Brooks reveals the signing of the Principality Premiership season while Ebbw Vale's Ronny Keynes says his side aren't panicing, despite being at the wrong end of the East division points table.

Volulnteers in junior and youth rugby around Wales, such as those in the Blues region featured here, are working more closely than ever on a joined up approach to attracting and keeping players in the game.

Llandovery are currently sitting top of the west division with three wins from three games in the Principality Premiership. WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie talks to Drovers head coach Euros Evans as he prepares his side to face a resurgent Neath.

This week is round three of the Principality Premiership. WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie talks to Bedwas skipper George Lee and loyal Bargoed servant Leigh Meads along with ex-Carmarthen Quins coach Louie Tonkin who is now seeking success with Bahrain.

The Principality Premiership kicks off this weekend with a new format. WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie discussed the season's prospects with defending champions Merthyr along with Cross Keys, RGC 1404 and Aberavon at the official launch held at Principality Stadium earlier this week.

The new Principality Premiership season kicks off this weekend with defending champions Merthyr beginning their defence of the title against Cross Keys in the East division. Coach Dale MacIntosh and Phillip Rees are expecting a tough season ahead.

Time is running out for young fans to enjoy rugby camps in North Wales and in the Dragons region. Boys and girls, aged 6-14, will have the chance to boost their skills, making friends and having fun in the process.

Lead Volunteer Gemma Sherlock sees the Rhondda Miners Cluster as a perfect pathway for young girls in the area to work towards Under 18 and senior rugby as the cluster continues to go from strength to strength.

Ysgol y Berwyn School club hub officer Euros Jones uses a unique Welsh-centric programme to encourage youngsters to the game with Sam Warburton, Leigh Halfpenny and George North just some of the heroes that the likes of eight-year-old Moli aspire to be.

As part of her role as a Lions Home Ambassador, WRU apprentice Kira Philpott, supported by her fellow apprentices, organised a Disability Rugby Lions Legacy festival at the WRU National Centre of Excellence.

Second row Sean Moore began the season playing for Division One club Mountain Ash and ended it playing for Wales in the World Rugby U20 Championship. He tells us about his whirlwind rise to international rugby which will give hope to all club players who have missed out on regional rugby.

The wow-factor woven into Wales' dramatic NatWest 6 Nations win over Scotland at Principality Stadium on Saturday has caused a significant ticket sales spike ahead of the next home clash for Warren Gatland's side - against Italy on Sunday 11th March (3.00pm).